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Tulsi Gabbard resigns.

Plus, have the latest safety features reduced vehicular deaths?

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The Sunday — May 24

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODL…

2d ago·8 min read·1494 words

I am free, you are wage-slaves.

A response to "The Drifter's Lament," by A.M. Hickman. By Veronica Post Veronica Post is a comic artist based in Nova Scotia who weaves philosophy, social commentary, and humour into stories of a no…

2d ago·1 min read·118 words

Of course, Trump is doing some good.

What the president has gotten right in his second term.

4d ago·5 min read·845 words

Don’t forget about the war in Ukraine.

Plus, what was in the East Wing before it was demolished?

5d ago·23 min read·4578 words

What the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund means for the future...

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, we break down the ongoing power struggle in the GOP, and what impact the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund has on the future.

5d ago·1 min read·67 words

Tuesday's election results.

Plus, why are you getting so many political texts?

6d ago·25 min read·4858 words

Let’s get together in person.

We’re coming to West Virginia.

6d ago·4 min read·610 words

The DOJ's anti-weaponization fund.

Plus, a controversial New York Times op-ed on abuse in Israeli prisons.

May 19·23 min read·4525 words

The Trump–Xi summit.

Plus, could states band together to ban gerrymandering?

May 18·25 min read·4811 words

The Sunday — May 17

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODL…

May 17·7 min read·1316 words

Here’s my message to America’s college students.

What I said on my recent campus tour.

May 15·2 min read·344 words

A new Fed chair stares down inflation.

Plus, are journalists properly investigating the official hantavirus narrative?

May 14·25 min read·4812 words

Why is everyone suddenly racing back to the Moon?

May 13·1 min read·18 words

The hantavirus outbreak.

Three deaths and nine confirmed cases are linked to the cruise ship incident so far.

May 13·1 min read·18 words

Why Everyone Is RACING BACK to the Moon

Why is everyone suddenly racing back to the Moon?

May 13·1 min read·17 words

What's next in Iran?

Plus, the advantages and disadvantages of digital voting.

May 12·1 min read·12 words

Saying goodbye, and saying hello.

We're losing two colleagues, and adding two more.

May 12·1 min read·13 words

Democrats are dealt a blow in Virginia.

Plus, the latest on Obamacare enrollments.

May 11·1 min read·13 words

The Sunday — May 10

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODL…

May 10·1 min read·84 words

I'm responding to criticisms of my Trump corruption piece.

Addressing your feedback on our recent Friday edition.

May 8·1 min read·17 words

An anti-incumbent wave in Indiana.

Plus, a closer look at U.S. military bases abroad.

May 7·1 min read·14 words

What happens when you cross Donald Trump?

What happens when you go against Donald Trump?

May 7·1 min read·15 words

Can abortion pills be prescribed online?

Plus, Meta starts using AI for age verification.

May 6·1 min read·14 words

Video of Marco Rubio DJing goes viral.

A video has gone viral of Secretary of State Marco Rubio DJing a family wedding.

May 5·1 min read·22 words

The DHS shutdown ends.

Plus, what's included in the new ban on senators trading on prediction markets?

May 5·1 min read·17 words

Marjorie Taylor Greene alleges Trump blamed her for death threats against her and her son.

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) claimed that she told President Donald Trump that she and her son were getting death threats after he called her a traitor. She said Trump respon…

May 4·1 min read·68 words

How do we fix gerrymandering?

May 4·1 min read·10 words

Spirit Airlines shuts down.

Plus, how do we calculate read times?

May 4·1 min read·11 words

The Sunday — May 3

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODL…

May 3·1 min read·85 words

The Arc of Outrage.

By Beth Malow Reader, what might you suggest as an alternative term to bridge-building? Do you ever feel conflicted about doing the hard work of opening yourself up to hear different political viewp…

May 1·1 min read·87 words

What have we learned about the WHCD shooter?

On this week’s Suspension of the Rules, Isaac, Kmele, and Ari take a look at the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting.

May 1·1 min read·29 words

The everything, everywhere, all at once corruption story.

I'm pleading with you to look at the president's self-dealing.

May 1·1 min read·18 words

A major SCOTUS ruling on voting rights.

The decision could have ramifications for the 2026 midterms and beyond.

Apr 30·1 min read·18 words

The Voting Rights Act Just Took a Hit — Now What?

Is political violence on the rise in the United States?

Apr 30·1 min read·21 words

SCOTUS hears a novel Fourth Amendment challenge.

Plus, is Tangle biased against “flyover country”?

Apr 29·1 min read·14 words

The Southern Poverty Law Center gets indicted.

Plus, who writes President Trump's speeches?

Apr 28·1 min read·13 words

The White House correspondents’ dinner shooting.

Plus, how do we vet videos in the AI age?

Apr 27·1 min read·16 words

Security camera footage shows suspected WH Correspondents’ dinner shooter charging through security.

President Donald Trump posted footage that appears to show the suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter charging through security, surprising Secret Service and law enforcement officer…

Apr 26·1 min read·41 words

The Sunday — April 26

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODL…

Apr 26·1 min read·88 words

Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots fired.

President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots were fired.

Apr 26·1 min read·25 words

Bad War. Again.

By Brian Gilette In March of 2003, as the United States launched its invasion of Iraq, a Gallup poll found that 72% of Americans supported military action. I was not among them. At the time, I wrote …

Apr 25·1 min read·94 words

👉 Why Hundreds of Chinese Ships Are Off Argentina’s Coast

Hundreds of ships light up the ocean off Argentina every night — visible from space. But they’re not local.

Apr 25·1 min read·29 words

Not everything is Christian nationalism.

How Christians think about their politics.

Apr 24·1 min read·11 words

Virginia joins gerrymander war.

Plus, the status of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

Apr 23·1 min read·14 words

Trump’s Numbers Are Crashing… Now What?

Is Donald Trump’s political standing starting to slip?

Apr 23·1 min read·14 words

Mamdani's "tax the rich" proposal.

Plus, today is Earth Day — how did that start?

Apr 22·1 min read·15 words

Will Congress extend a controversial surveillance program?

Congress debates reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA.

Apr 21·1 min read·14 words

Why Hundreds of Chinese Ships Are Off Argentina’s Coast

Off the coast of Argentina, hundreds of fishing vessels gather every night — so brightly lit that they can be seen from space.

Apr 21·1 min read·32 words

Steve Hilton: How to Fix California

In this interview, Isaac Saul sits down with Steve Hilton (R) to discuss his campaign for governor of California — and his argument that the state has lost its way.

Apr 20·1 min read·36 words

A standoff in the Strait.

Plus, would the U.S. or Israel use a nuclear weapon against Iran?

Apr 20·1 min read·17 words

The Sunday — April 19

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODL…

Apr 19·1 min read·86 words

The Shadow Side of Resilience

A first-gen immigrant’s take on the hidden cost of staying strong

Apr 17·1 min read·16 words

Let's debate: Data centers.

Two Tangle editors square off on the topic.

Apr 17·1 min read·12 words

Is AI officially a national security threat?

Plus, tensions rise between the Pentagon and the pope.

Apr 16·1 min read·16 words

Swalwell, Gonzales, and the Politics of Consequences

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul, Ari Weitzman, and Kmele Foster dig into a surprising shift in American politics: growing tensions inside the MAGA coalition — and what it co…

Apr 16·1 min read·49 words

Swalwell, Gonzales resign after sexual misconduct allegations.

Recent scandals hit members of both parties.

Apr 15·1 min read·14 words

Are Social Media Companies Finally Being Held Accountable?

•In this interview, Isaac Saul sits down with journalist Casey Newton to unpack a major shift happening in tech: the growing legal and political push to hold social media companies accountable for…

Apr 15·1 min read·45 words

Orbán loses in Hungary.

Plus, could the Postal Service's struggles affect mail-in voting?

Apr 14·1 min read·13 words

The kids are alright (actually)

I'm talking to the youth.

Apr 14·1 min read·10 words

Trump on photo he posted appearing to depict him as Jesus: “I thought it was me as a doctor.”

President Donald Trump was asked about a post he made on Truth Social showing what appeared to be an AI-generated photo depicting himself as Jesus. Trump responded by saying that he thought the ph…

Apr 13·1 min read·65 words

No deal in Iran negotiations.

Plus, what is the petrodollar system?

Apr 13·1 min read·11 words

The Sunday — April 12

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODL…

Apr 12·1 min read·89 words

Who was the indie antichrist?

By Jay Edgar It happened to me — it’ll happen to you. Man, those were the days. I never thought I’d be the kinda guy to write something like that. As a gig drummer in the 2000s, I always thought t…

Apr 12·1 min read·102 words

Some answers to your questions.

We open up the mailbag to tackle questions ranging from SCOTUS to AI.

Apr 10·1 min read·18 words

The Ceasefire Deal That Solves Nothing

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul and the team unpack the ceasefire deal and opinions surrounding it.

Apr 10·1 min read·27 words

Melania Trump gives surprise address denying alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Melania Trump gave a statement from the White House denying claims that she had ties to Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Apr 9·1 min read·34 words

A tenuous ceasefire in Iran.

Will it hold?

Apr 9·1 min read·8 words

Trump's 2027 budget proposal.

How would it change federal spending?

Apr 8·1 min read·10 words

A Former EPA Chief Explains Climate Policy

In this interview, Ari Weitzman sits down with former New Jersey Governor and EPA Administrator Christine Whitman to unpack one of the most complex challenges in public policy today: how to balanc…

Apr 8·1 min read·44 words

We're hiring for two full-time positions.

Come join our team.

Apr 8·1 min read·10 words

Trump's ultimatum for Iran.

Plus, a look at a recent settlement that could affect free speech.

Apr 7·1 min read·16 words

The Sunday — April 5

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODL…

Apr 5·1 min read·89 words

Decency is about to make a comeback.

Our politics are ready for a change.

Apr 3·1 min read·14 words

The Iran War Debate No One Is Having

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul, Ari Weitzman, and Kmele Foster take on one of the most complicated and contentious issues in global politics right now: the growing conflict…

Apr 3·1 min read·53 words

Kid goes viral after blunt response to question on Artemis II.

A child watching the Artemis II launch has gone viral after his blunt response to a CNN interview question.

Apr 2·1 min read·30 words

The birthright citizenship case before SCOTUS.

Plus, did National Guard deployments reduce crime?

Apr 2·1 min read·13 words

Artemis II lifts off, returning USA to the moon.

Artemis II, the first crewed trip to the moon in 53 years, has launched.

Apr 1·1 min read·23 words

HEGSETH LIFTS PUNISHMENT FOR AIRCREW THAT FLEW APACHE HELICOPTERs by KID ROCK’S HOUSE

After reports that the military suspended the aircrew responsible for flying Apache helicopters by Kid Rock’s house this weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he would lift the pu…

Apr 1·1 min read·43 words

Mail-in voting before SCOTUS.

Could the case disrupt the midterms?

Apr 1·1 min read·10 words

Trump weighs ground operations in Iran.

One month in, the war could soon escalate.

Mar 30·1 min read·14 words

I’m giving my team the week off.

And you should join us.

Mar 23·1 min read·12 words

The Epstein Story Is Worse Than You Think | Tara Palmeri

In Part 2 of this two-part series on Jeffrey Epstein, Isaac Saul sits down with journalist Tara Palmeri to explore a very different perspective — one focused on the victims, the evidence, and the …

Mar 23·1 min read·50 words

The Epstein Panic Has Gone Too Far | Michael Tracey

In Part 1 of this two-part series on Jeffrey Epstein, Isaac Saul sits down with journalist Michael Tracey to examine one of the most controversial questions surrounding the case: has the public na…

Mar 23·1 min read·46 words

The Sunday — March 22

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODL…

Mar 22·1 min read·89 words

It's time for some change.

We're announcing new commenting and editorial policies.

Mar 20·1 min read·12 words

“Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?” Trump asks Japanese reporter after question on Iran.

After a Japanese journalist asked President Donald Trump why the U.S. did not inform allies before striking Iran, Trump said he wanted the attack to be a surprise. “Because we wanted surprise, who…

Mar 19·1 min read·63 words

The SAVE America Act before the Senate.

Plus, when do we measure oil in barrels or gallons?

Mar 19·1 min read·17 words

Cuba on the brink.

A nationwide blackout sparked rare violent protests.

Mar 18·1 min read·11 words

Americans Stranded After Iran Strikes — What Went Wrong?

In this video, we examine what happens when Americans are caught in the middle of a rapidly escalating conflict — and, in this instance, whether the U.S. government did enough to help them get out…

Mar 18·1 min read·44 words

What's next for tariff refunds?

Plus, should an Uvalde police officer have been acquitted?

Mar 17·1 min read·14 words

The attacks in Michigan, Virginia, New York, and Texas.

Plus, why are Afghanistan and Pakistan at war?

Mar 16·1 min read·17 words

SPECIAL EDITION: My interview with David French.

French opens up about James Talarico, Trump, and writing at The New York Times.

Mar 15·1 min read·21 words

Is the U.S. War With Iran Legal? David French Explains

In this interview, Isaac Saul sits down with New York Times columnist, co-host of Advisory Opinions, and constitutional lawyer David French to unpack one of the most urgent questions in American p…

Mar 15·1 min read·55 words

The Sunday — March 15

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODL…

Mar 15·1 min read·90 words

Whatever happened to net neutrality?

Repealing net neutrality was supposed to ruin the internet. Has it?

Mar 13·1 min read·16 words

Are your concert tickets about to get cheaper?

Live Nation strikes a deal with the DOJ.

Mar 12·1 min read·16 words

Iran, Israel, and the War Nobody Understands

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul and the team unpack the growing conflict involving Iran — and ask a deceptively simple question: are we already at war?

Mar 12·1 min read·38 words

Trump ENDORSES Jake Paul for office. Some day.

President Donald Trump predicted that Jake Paul would run for office one day, saying that if he did, the YouTuber-turned-boxer would have his endorsement. Paul was appearing at an event in Kentuck…

Mar 12·1 min read·89 words

Making sense of February's job numbers.

Plus, how does Tangle ensure its newsletter is understandable?

Mar 11·1 min read·15 words

The winds change.

We've been really busy lately.

Mar 10·1 min read·8 words

War with Iran escalates.

Evidence mounts that the U.S. struck an Iranian school.

Mar 10·1 min read·13 words

Trump fires Kristi Noem.

Plus, what do various designations of immigrants mean?

Mar 9·1 min read·12 words

Video shows huge flames in Iran after Israel strikes oil facilities.

Israel struck Iranian oil facilities for the first time during the current conflict, saying that the sites served the Iranian military.

Mar 8·1 min read·32 words

The Sunday — March 8

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODL…

Mar 8·1 min read·82 words

A conversation with Thomas Chatterton Williams.

The writer and cultural critic talks about his new book.

Mar 7·1 min read·16 words

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) TAKES A SWIPE Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has urged the United States to join Israel in striking Hezbollah in Lebanon. Graham said, “Not only take the mothership of Iran. Also take the proxy of Hezbollah.”

Mar 6·1 min read·42 words

Rebuilding a literate America.

What's behind the reading crisis, and its possible reversal.

Mar 6·1 min read·13 words

This is the exchange that led Kristi Noem to be ousted as DHS Secretary.

Reports indicate that a key factor that led to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem being ousted from her job was an exchange she had with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) during a hearing in front of the Senate …

Mar 6·1 min read·54 words

The war in Iran expands.

Plus, when could the DHS shutdown end?

Mar 5·1 min read·12 words

The Iran Debate Everyone Is Talking About

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul, Ari Weitzman, and Kmele Foster tackle one of the most pressing questions in foreign policy right now: are the United States and Iran at war …

Mar 5·1 min read·44 words

Video shows Senator and Capitol Police physically remove protester from Senate committee hearing.

Video shows Montana Senator Tim Sheehy (R) along with Capitol Police physically removing an anti-war protester during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. The removal came after Brian McGinn…

Mar 5·1 min read·67 words

Trump calls Iran war a “15 out of 10.”

During an event on technology at the White House, President Donald Trump briefly spoke about the conflict in Iran. He said that things were going well. He also said that he was asked how he would …

Mar 4·1 min read·58 words

The midterms officially begin.

Party primaries kick off in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas.

Mar 4·1 min read·14 words

The Measles Comeback Explained

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases humans have ever known — more contagious than COVID, influenza, or even Ebola.

Mar 4·1 min read·25 words

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) PRESSES Kristi Noem on immigration

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) pressed Kristi Noem on immigration enforcement while she was before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Mar 3·1 min read·27 words

What happened between the Pentagon and Anthropic?

Plus, a question about transgender youth and parental rights.

Mar 3·1 min read·16 words

The U.S. attacks Iran.

Iran's supreme leader was killed in the initial strikes.

Mar 2·1 min read·13 words

THE IRAN CONFLICT: Isaac Saul answers your questions.

At 8:00pm ET tonight, Executive Editor Isaac Saul is going live on YouTube with updates on the situation in Iran and to answer questions from the Tangle community about the conflict.

Mar 2·1 min read·39 words

The Sunday — March 1

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. A SPECIAL REPORT. Last week, news broke…

Mar 1·1 min read·84 words

Trump is pushing a border wall in my backyard.

Plans for a hundreds of miles of border wall in remote West Texas are now moving forward.

Feb 28·1 min read·26 words

BREAKING: U.S. and Israel conduct strikes on Iran early this morning, explosions reported in Tehran.

BREAKING: President Donald Trump says the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran” after Israel launched strikes, according to AP.

Feb 28·1 min read·36 words

State of the Union Fallout — Plus the Olympics Debate

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele unpack two major events shaping American culture right now: the politics surrounding the Olympics and a heated debate over Donald …

Feb 28·1 min read·49 words

Proud to be an American.

This year’s Olympics was beautifully apolitical — until the very last moment.

Feb 27·1 min read·17 words

Is it time to ban Congressional stock trading?

Plus, a look at the major questions doctrine.

Feb 26·1 min read·16 words

Trump's State of the Union address.

What stood out from the first SOTU of Trump's second term?

Feb 25·1 min read·17 words

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was kicked out Trump's SOTU

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was kicked out of the House chamber moments after President Trump's State of the Union began. The reason for his ejection was not immediately clear. He was holding a sign that…

Feb 25·1 min read·70 words

The cartel violence in Mexico.

Plus, what would the SAVE America Act do?

Feb 24·1 min read·13 words

SCOTUS strikes down Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

Plus, a look at data centers' water consumption.

Feb 23·1 min read·14 words

The Sunday — February 22

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOOD…

Feb 22·1 min read·83 words

Scars.

SCARS By Stout Cortez We hit the mountain at the same time, skidding face to face. I don’t know exactly how our skis got tangled up to lead to our trajectory; I came out of my break and was late to …

Feb 22·1 min read·105 words

Let’s see if AI can do my job.

Can artificial intelligence replace Tangle?

Feb 20·1 min read·13 words

Epstein, Climate Power, and the Limits of Journalism

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul and Ari Weitzman take on one of the most sensitive and difficult stories in modern journalism: the Epstein files — and the challenge of repor…

Feb 20·1 min read·46 words

Takeaways from the January jobs report.

Plus, a closer look at the man arrested with a shotgun in D.C.

Feb 19·1 min read·19 words

The EPA repeals the endangerment finding.

Plus, is it a problem for other countries to hold U.S. debt?

Feb 18·1 min read·18 words

Operation Metro Surge ends, DHS shuts down.

Plus, could new legislation prevent future shutdowns?

Feb 17·1 min read·14 words

The Sunday — February 15

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOOD…

Feb 15·1 min read·87 words

I (once again) interview my wife, Phoebe.

Our now annual Valentine's Day podcast.

Feb 14·1 min read·13 words

Following up on Project 2025.

How much has the 2024 plan shaped the second Trump administration?

Feb 13·1 min read·16 words

Race, Politics, and Intent: The Debate Everyone’s Having

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul, Ari Weitzman, and Kmele Foster unpack one of the most controversial political moments of the week — and the deeper questions it raises about…

Feb 13·1 min read·49 words

Is a strike on Iran coming?

Plus, what it means for Puerto Rico to be a U.S. territory.

Feb 12·1 min read·18 words

Is the Supreme Court About to Reshape America Again? Sarah Isgur tells us.

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Isgur to break down the Supreme Court’s latest decisions — and why the Court may be more consequential right now than at any point in recent memory.

Feb 12·1 min read·48 words

The declining murder rate.

Plus, can trans men compete in men's sports?

Feb 11·1 min read·12 words

Why Federal Agents Are Being Pulled Off Crime to Enforce Immigration

In this episode, we examine one of the least discussed — and most consequential — shifts in the federal government under Donald Trump: the quiet reassignment of thousands of federal law enforcemen…

Feb 11·1 min read·51 words

The TrumpRx launch.

Plus, is Tangle creating a "cult of personality" around Isaac?

Feb 10·1 min read·13 words

In the foxhole.

A fun challenge arrives.

Feb 10·1 min read·7 words

The Washington Post layoffs.

Is Jeff Bezos to blame for cuts at the D.C. paper?

Feb 9·1 min read·15 words

The Sunday — February 8

This is the Tangle Sunday Edition, a brief roundup of our independent politics coverage plus some extra features for your Sunday morning reading. WHAT THE RIGHT IS DOODLING. WHAT THE LEFT IS DOOD…

Feb 8·1 min read·89 words

The Epstein Frenzy, the Washington Post Meltdown, and Dem Infighting

In this episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac Saul, Ari Weitzman, and Kmele Foster get back in the studio together — and take on the two stories that feel like they’re swallowing the news whol…

Feb 8·1 min read·57 words

Your questions about ICE, answered.

How are agents trained, and what can they legally do?

Feb 6·1 min read·15 words

The latest Epstein files release.

A look into the 3 million pages released Friday and the U.S. seizing oil tankers.

Feb 5·1 min read·20 words

The shutdown ends — now what?

Congress ended a shutdown, but DHS negotiations loom.

Feb 4·1 min read·14 words